Author: Bridge Michigan
The fascinating history of the Big Chute marine railway
In 1920, after 87 years in the making, the federal government completed the lock system on the Trent-Severn Waterway, connecting Lakes Ontario, Simcoe, and Huron. The 368-km route, developed for … Continued
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Cottage Q&A: Why is this chipmunk changing colour?
Q: I was interested in your article on white squirrels (Cottage Q&A, Winter ’23). We had a white chipmunk at our cottage. At first it appeared to have some white … Continued
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5 purchases that will make the cottage your older kids’ favourite place to be
Beanbag toss Lightweight and portable, this beanbag tossing game has simple rules but is more challenging than it looks. Bean Bag Bucketz, $80, toysrus.ca Spikeball attachment Keep the games going … Continued
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Stuff We Like: Our best recommendations to beat the bugs
Documented declines in some insect populations—the “insect apocalypse”—have us feeling it’s time to live and let insects live. But we remain opposed to letting them land on our food and … Continued
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Is Canada the wildest place on earth?
Nearly every year, I make a long journey north from Vancouver to the 55th parallel, where I bought an old homesteader’s shack just to prove the adage about fools and … Continued
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